Child Caregiver (Overnight)

Amarillo Children's Home (ACH) is hiring a dependable nighttime caregiver to supervise children and teens who live in residential care at ACH. Experience working with children and teenagers is preferred. The Overnight Caregiver

• Ensures the safety of a group of 6-8 children or teens during the night hours.
• Must remain awake all night.
• Responds appropriately to meet children's emotional, behavioral and physical needs, as well as to any emergencies (training provided).
• May be assigned other household duties such as cleaning or meal preparation.
• Transports children to school each morning.

This is a Full time position with excellent benefits. Two possible schedules depending on ACH's need: either 4 nights/week (10-hr shifts) for a total of 40 hours, or 3 nights a week (two 15-hour shifts plus one 8-hr shift) for a total of 38 hours. There will be occasional opportunities for additional hours. The schedule is ideal for people who work while attending college, who hold a 2nd career, or who enjoy having daytime as their off-duty time. Applicants MUST be able to work overnights.

ACH is a family-oriented, faith-based organization where children live and are well cared for. Most of our children come through the state Child Protective Services agency. Our mission is to restore the identity of children, that they might realize their great value and be a blessing to others.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND ASSESSMENTS ON THIS SITE and meet all qualifications in order to be considered.

Qualifications and Skills

Must be 21 yrs of age or older.

High School diploma/GED required.

Must have valid driver’s license

Must have no disqualifying criminal history - a thorough background check and fingerprints will be conducted.

Must pass a drug test and tb test

Have past experience working with children (not required but strongly preferred.)

Must be willing and physically able to perform CPR (training provided)

Must be able to drive a 12-15 passenger van (not required to have commercial license)

Must be able to stay awake during nighttime hours

Must be fluent in English

Salary: $13.25 /hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• According to state licensing standards, the person who fills this role must be at least 21 years old or older in order to qualify. Without telling your age, are you at least 21 years old or older? Answer "yes" if you meet this requirement.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Amarillo, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13